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title: "DNA, Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Framework"
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# DNA, Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Framework

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a1a3670-0999-4418-af9a-431cf01addc4

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement covering the provision of DNA, Drug, and Alcohol Testing Services. This framework, established on behalf of the Liverpool City Region and published on 21st February 2025, encompasses services required by various local authorities, including Sefton, Wirral, St Helens, Knowsley, and Halton. The framework is categorised under services provided by medical laboratories and adopts an open procurement method. The contract period stretches from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029, with a total value of £2,500,000. The locations served are within England, UK, and the awarded suppliers include Alphabiolaboratories Analytical Limited, Anglia DNA Services Ltd, and DNA Legal. The crucial tender submission period ended on 21st March 2025.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the forensic and medical laboratory services industry. SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand within the public sector are particularly well-suited for this agreement due to its inclusive procurement suitability provisions. The framework is divided into multiple lots, allowing specialised businesses to focus on specific services like DNA testing or drug and alcohol testing, enhancing their competitiveness and market positioning in these niche areas. Engaging with such frameworks can provide consistent workstreams over the contract duration, aiding long-term strategic growth for participating businesses.

## Notice

You are invited by Liverpool City Council on behalf of the Liverpool City Region to submit a tender for inclusion on a Framework Agreement for DNA, Drugs and Alcohol Testing Services. The framework will be available for the use of Liverpool City Council and all Liverpool City Region Local Authorities including Sefton Borough Council, Wirral Borough Council, St Helens Borough Council, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council and Halton Borough Council. The Liverpool City Region Local Authorities must meet a range of statutory obligations to ensure that decisions about children are made using robust information. Often this information is obtained through a range of forensic tests and expert assessments to support care planning decisions. Forensic testing (a term used to cover DNA, drug and alcohol testing) are used to help inform decision making, particularly in regard to the safeguarding of children. These tests are typically carried out before going to court, during care proceedings or are ordered by the court. The Framework will be broken down as follows: Lot 1: DNA Testing (Adults, Children's and Legal Services) Lot 2: Drug & Alcohol Testing (Adults, Children's and Legal Services) Lot 3: Drug Testing (LCC Taxi Licensing Unit)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109cf179-892a-4d22-a1ea-09270d7f8fdc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALPHABIOLABORATORIES ANALYTICAL; ANGLIA DNA SERVICES; DNA LEGAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109cf179-892a-4d22-a1ea-09270d7f8fdc
- 21 Feb 2025 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/551c18e6-76ef-40c0-9ac5-2e3d922fed38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109cf179-892a-4d22-a1ea-09270d7f8fdc
  31st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/551c18e6-76ef-40c0-9ac5-2e3d922fed38
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d3cc5c69-da87-ef11-8130-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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